attraction
noun
at·trac·tion
ə-ˈtrak-shən 
1
a
: the act, process, or power of attracting
b
: personal charm
2
: the action or power of drawing forth a response : an attractive quality
3
: a force acting mutually between particles of matter, tending to draw them together, and resisting their separation
Examples of attraction in a Sentence
The waterfall continues to be the main attraction at the park.
The town's big attraction for movie lovers is the annual film festival.
She is the star attraction of the show.
There's a strong sexual attraction between them.
His attraction to her grew over the course of their time together.
A good relationship is based on more than just physical attraction.
I understand the attraction of skydiving, but I could never do it.
What are the attractions of owning your own business?
Recent Examples on the Web
Overall, the attractions drew over 31 million visitors last year, Cafer told Fortune.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 1 June 2024
The main attractions — boating, fishing and swimming — may be affected by the algal bloom for weeks to come, officials warn.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
The biggest attraction of the InCharge® X Max is undeniably its ability to switch between USB, USB-C, Micro USB, and Lightning connectors on the fly.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 31 May 2024
Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. For more than 20 years, the main attraction at the National Zoo was a family of giant pandas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 1 June 2024
The main attractions — boating, fishing and swimming — may be affected by the algal bloom for weeks to come, officials warn.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
The biggest attraction of the InCharge® X Max is undeniably its ability to switch between USB, USB-C, Micro USB, and Lightning connectors on the fly.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 31 May 2024
Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. For more than 20 years, the main attraction at the National Zoo was a family of giant pandas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
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“Attraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attraction. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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attraction
noun
at·trac·tion
ə-ˈtrak-shən
1
: the act, process, or power of attracting
2
: something that attracts or pleases
3
: a force acting between particles of matter, tending to draw them together, and resisting their separation
Medical Definition
attraction
noun
at·trac·tion
ə-ˈtrak-shən
: a force acting mutually between particles of matter, tending to draw them together, and resisting their separation
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